| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $149.72 | 6.473% | $159.4114 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.49 | 4.659% | $34.0037 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 12.363% | $268.3341 | $268.33 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.48 | 12.762% | $12.9451 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.46 | 3.347% | $177.1988 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.82 | 7.547% | $261.1456 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.86 | 8.832% | $9.6425 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.64 | $922.6812 | $922.68 | $922.70 | $922.50 | |